Fostering for 4 The Love of K9’s

We are always looking for new foster homes to join our mission in dog adoption! Please become part of our family of dedicated professionals. Foster homes are the most critical component of our foster care process! 4 The Love of K9’s covers all necessary medical expenses and provides all the basic supplies needed for the care of every foster dog. While the dog is in your care, we begin our networking and search to find your foster dog the perfect furever home. You are invited to be a part of this important process because you will provide us and the prospective adopter with the necessary information they wish to know about the dog.

This is Butters, he came to us in rough shape; but, the 2 months we fostered, he was happy, finally.

This is Butters; rescued just in time from neglect. He passed happy, loved and with a family.

How about a little Foster Q&A?

Why Is It So Important for Dogs to be Fostered?

Foster homes are the reason we can save so many lives because we don’t have a facility. Currently we have a need for qualified fosters to help us save as many lives as possible. Fostering a dog insured that we know everything we can possibly know about that dog and insured quality placement. The rewards are endless from instant companionship to knowing you are saving a life.

4 The Love of K9’s will provide you with the following essentials, subject to donations, to make sure that there is as little a burden placed on you as possible:

Food
Treats/Bones
Bed & Blankets
Toys, Toys & MORE TOYS!
Collar, Harness and/or Leash
Crate (If Needed)
Puppy Pads (If Needed)
Flea Treatment/Prevention & Heart Worm Protection
All Veterinary Expenses (Using One of our Parter Vet Clinics)
and more!

What Do Foster Parents Do?

Pet foster parents are very much like child foster parents. You care for a your dog as if he or she is your own pet until they are adopted. By fostering you are that pets voice! You learn about your dogs personality, likes and dislikes, details like whether they need a dog companion or do they like to sleep in your bed or be cuddled all the time?

We ask that our fosters bring their dog to and from our monthly adoption events at All About Dogs & Cats in Springfield, MO and occasionally other events we have. This helps the public meet and greet your dog.

We also ask that you network your dog on social media and by taking them out in public with a provided “Adopt Me” Bandana!

A foster is also responsible for getting their dog to and from the vet clinics and providing them the at home medical care they may need such as eye or ear drops.

5 Reasons why Fostering Dogs:

Dogs receive one-on-one personal attention in a loving home and your interaction and feedback helps place them more quickly.
Many dogs have had a lot of change and negative experiences and being in a home allows them to decompress and learn what having a loving family is all about.
They can regain their confidence and ability to love in a home environment.
We insure all of their medical needs are met while in the home and it’s the right environment to recover from any necessary medical care such as spay/neuter.
Dogs learn important social skills by living in a home.

Are you ready to make a difference?

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If you're ready to start fostering, please fill out and submit the Foster Application via the link below!

Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed and you will be contacted by one of our volunteers for the next step; which is to answer any questions you may have and to schedule a time that works best to meet at your home and do a home visit and finalize the foster applciation approval process.

Please be aware that State law requires a home visit for all new foster families. During this friendly visit, our volunteer will come to your home to get to know you and your family, and any pets, if there are any. This is the perfect time to ask any questions you may have about the process, about fostering, what are some things to expect, etc. This visit also helps determine what foster would potentially work best for your lifestyle and the daily life of the home.

Once the home visit is completed, and the foster applciation is approved, we find your perfect foster dog...and just like that, another dog's life is saved because of you and your decision to help those who cannot help themselves.

So, thank you so much for your selflessness and making the decision to foster!

Foster App

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Foster Tales: Sydney's Story

One year ago, on a whim, I decided my pup was lonely but I wasn’t ready to adopt another dog yet and so I signed up to become a foster through 4 the Love of K9s. Little did I know I’d not only get to change dogs lives but also that it would be such a huge impact on mine as well. I’ve fostered 15+ dogs this year and had the pleasure of helping them find forever homes. It’s not easy. I get asked a lot how I could let them go and the answer is simple. Mine is not the perfect home for them but my job is to find that. In the end I get to love on a pup for a while, get to know them, and unite them with a family that is the perfect home. The rescue is absolutely incredible and full of people who work so hard to save as many pups as possible. Everything you need is included and only requires your love, attention, and willingness to say yes.

The system is broken. There are not enough laws in place to protect animals from neglect and abuse. The shelters and rescues are overflowing with need. They’re not just mutts and strays either. A large percentage come from irresponsible breeders who have more dogs than people willing to spend the money on a designer dog. We get a lot of leftovers. There are more dogs in need than people willing to open their homes. So many dogs are in terrible situations that could be resolved by one person saying yes, I’ll help. If you are ready and willing to say YES, reach out. They need you.

Foster for us

Foster Tales: Sarah's Story

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Foster Tales: Jennifer's Story

Two dogs sharing a cozy, fluffy dog bed in a wooden room.